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Data Scientist Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$89,657/ year

Median Data Scientist in Wichita, KS

$53,087
10th
$64,740
25th
$89,657
Median
$120,351
75th
$146,828
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$89,657
Total compensation (est.)
$103,106
Bonus range
$3,900 – $17,400
Mean salary
$95,036

How This Compares

Wichita, KS median
$89,657
Kansas median
$110,180-18.6%
National median
$108,020-17.0%

Cost of living in Wichita is 0% below the national average. Salary of $89,657 here is equivalent to $89,657 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$64,553-28.0%
3-5 years
$81,588-9.0%
6-10 years
$100,416+12.0%
10+ years
$123,727+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$78,898-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$89,657
Enterprise (5,000+)
$105,795+18.0%

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Data Scientist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Overland Park, KS$108,020/yr
Kansas City, KS$108,020/yr
Topeka, KS$108,020/yr

Related Jobs in Wichita

Software Engineer$108,033/yr
Senior Software Engineer$108,033/yr
Frontend Developer$103,659/yr
Backend Developer$108,033/yr
Full Stack Developer$108,033/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$43/hr
Monthly gross$7,471/mo
25th percentile$64,740/yr
75th percentile$120,351/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Kansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.8%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Wichita?

The median Data Scientist salary in Wichita is $89,657 per year, with a range from $64,740 at the 25th percentile to $120,351 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Data Scientist pay in Wichita compare to the national average?

Data Scientist salaries in Wichita are 17% below the national median of $108,020. After adjusting for Wichita's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $89,657 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Data Scientist salaries in Wichita?

In Wichita, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Data Scientist roles start around $53,087, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $146,828 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Wichita a good place for Data Scientist jobs?

Wichita offers a Data Scientist median of $89,657, which is 17% below the US median of $108,020. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Wichita is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Data Scientist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Data Scientist in Wichita is $120,351, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.